Arcata - Cal Poly Humbolt - Tenure Track - University Library (Sustainability Librarian)

https://hraps.humboldt.edu/sites/default/files/vacancy_announcements/2223-26_lib_sustainability_librarian_vacancy_final.pdf

Salary

We seek to fill this position at the Senior Assistant Librarian rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary 

Close Date

Friday, April 15, 2022

DESCRIPTION: 

The Cal Poly Humboldt Library invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track Sustainability Librarian. Cal Poly Humboldt Library seeks a collaborative, innovative, proactive and user-oriented librarian for this new position of Sustainability Librarian. This position performs outreach and instruction, and develops and provides services to faculty, students, and researchers, in collaboration with instructional librarians and others in the Library. This new position provides leadership in implementing and managing a suite of sustainability instruction and programming at Cal Poly Humboldt. The Sustainability Librarian is a member of the Instruction and Reference Team, and collaborates with staff and librarians on sustainability efforts and other projects in various library units, including Access Services, Information & Instructional Services, Discovery & Metadata Services Librarian, Head of Information Resource Management, Library Makerspace, and Special Collections. This position requires exceptional technology and communication skills, and an understanding of a variety of disciplines. Cal Poly Humboldt has a long history of advancing sustainability throughout the campus and community. Sustainability is a core value at Cal Poly Humboldt, and encompasses, as detailed in our Polytechnic Prospectus, a multifaceted definition that includes environmental, economic, and social dimensions. The vision for the work of this position will be shaped by the campus needs as identified by the incumbent’s research and engagement with the campus community and community at large. At Cal Poly Humboldt Library, the definition of sustainability addresses broad aspects of library operations: the physical and virtual environment, our stewardship of library resources, the types of and manner in which library services are designed and delivered, the adoption and use of various technologies, and how through these we can better serve our library community. The Library and Cal Poly Humboldt are committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community. The ideal candidate will share the Library and Cal Poly Humboldt’s commitment to racial and socioeconomic equity to ensure all students succeed in their degree and career objectives. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ability and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

An earned Master’s degree in Library Science or related discipline from an ALA accredited college or university, is required at the time of appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

 Evidence of experience and ability to effectively instruct, train, and communicate across disciplines;

 Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds;

 Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;

 Demonstrated abilities to work independently, and to collaborate with teams;

 Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;

 Ability to collaborate with diverse students, colleagues, Native communities, and other diverse local constituents;

 An understanding of an HSI designation and social justice contexts and an ability to incorporate this understanding into sustainability efforts; and

 An understanding of racial and socioeconomic equity and a demonstrated ability to incorporate this understanding in one’s librarianship, teaching, scholarship, and service.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

 Knowledge of pedagogy, high-impact practices, problem-based learning, undergraduate research, etc.;

 Experience with programming and initiatives in environmental, resource, technology, and/or service sustainability;

 Ability to manage projects and to work in collaboration with others;

 Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing environment;

 Experience with assessment, including instruction, programming, and collection development;

 Experience working with open educational resources;

 Ability to create outreach campaigns, including online and physical exhibits and displays;

 Experience supervising students, interns and volunteers;

 Ability to develop, implement, and assess programs in ways that advance equitable and inclusive learning communities;

 Commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in advancing equity, inclusion, and intercultural communication; and

 An understanding of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and an ability to incorporate this understanding in one’s sustainability efforts.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California.

The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page:

https://extended.humboldt.edu/international-programs/immigration/faculty.

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:

 Provide library instruction to courses, disciplines, and programs related to the environment, economics, business, engineering, social justice, STEM, and other dimensions of sustainability;

 Provide reference services, SkillShops, and other support for lifelong learning;

 Develop and maintain library guides on disciplines and issues related to sustainability; and

 Support sustainability efforts within the Library, including open educational resources, operations, events, collections, and more.

Library Instruction, Reference, and Collection Development

 Provide and support information literacy instruction, collection development, research & reference services, publication, and programming;

 Develop educational programs that support sustainability, such as library instruction, workshops, and events;

 Collaborate with instruction librarians to provide support for sustainability-related disciplines and classroom projects;

 Consult with students, faculty, and researchers in identifying and deploying appropriate tools and technologies to meet research needs; and

 Lead student employees and Library Scholar Internships as needed.

Sustainability Liaison, Outreach, and Engagement

 Support and participate in sustainability efforts at Cal Poly Humboldt, such as Sustainability Speaker Series and Conference, CSU Journal of Sustainability & Climate Change, and HSU offices such as Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT), Cal Poly Humboldt Advisory Committee on Sustainability, Sustainable Living, Food Sovereignty Lab, Oh Snap!, Waste Reduction Resource Awareness Program (WWRAP), Reusable Office Supply Exchange (ROSE), and the Sustainability Office, among others;

 Serve on and/or lead campus committees on topics of sustainability, community development and engagement, global engagement, climate change, food security and health;

 Engage in programming partnerships and grant opportunities with local community, state, federal, tribal, UN, and other agencies’ sustainability programs, resources, and services, including libraries, ALA Sustainability Round Table, etc.; and

 Develop online and physical outreach exhibits and displays about issues related to sustainability.

Assessment and Sustainability of Library Programs and Collections

 Lead open educational efforts (open pedagogy, open educational resources, and open access) on campus to promote equitable access and affordability of course materials for student success;

 Assess the work of the Cal Poly Humboldt Library, to ensure the building of and contribution to vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities;

 Provide support for project management and workflows that promote sustainability, and are aligned with library goals and outcomes;

 Participate in various assessment, strategic planning, and change management initiatives; and

 Review and assess collections and programming to determine how well our collections and services sustainably represent diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives, and serve the needs of diverse campus communities.

Librarians are members of the faculty at Cal Poly Humboldt and professional responsibilities include: maintaining excellence in librarianship; research, scholarship, and/or creative activity; service to the University, profession, and to the community; participation in campus and system-wide committees; being generally available in the University Library during business hours; working collaboratively and productively with colleagues; and actively participating in academic functions.

Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in “learning communities” that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.